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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: Unrated
Binding: DVD
EAN: 9781593751500
Format: Box set, Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, Letterboxed, NTSC, Widescreen
ISBN: 1593751508
Label: WGBH BOSTON
Manufacturer: WGBH BOSTON
Number Of Items: 3
Publisher: WGBH BOSTON
Region Code: 1
Release Date: April 13, 2004
Running Time: 360 minutes
Sales Rank: 53706
Studio: WGBH BOSTON
Theatrical Release Date: October 08, 2000
Editorial Review:
Description:
In this extraordinary production, storyteller Alan Bleasdale broadens the scope of Charles Dickens' classic tale of an orphan in 19th century England—and the characters who influence his destiny.
Oliver's mother, Agnes, struggles against the tragic circumstances that ultimately leave Oliver a penniless orphan. At the Parish Workhouse, he is forced by other boys to ask for more food, and as a result, is sold as an apprentice to a miserly undertaker. He runs away and is taken in by master thief Fagin, who is in league with a murderous pair determined to see that Oliver never inherits the fortune he deserves. Life twists and turns again and again for Oliver, landing him in alternately dangerous and hopeful circumstances.
Oliver Twist is a drama of dark comedy, astonishing vivacity and soaring imagination, but ultimately, it is a story that celebrates the resilience and triumph of a little boy's spirit.
Special DVD features include: materials and activities for educators; a link to the Masterpiece Theatre Web site; closed captions; and described video for the visually impaired.
On three DVD5 discs. Region coding: All regions. Audio: Dolby stereo. Screen format: Letterboxed.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Not Dickens
Having recently listened to the novel read on CD, it seemed an opportune time to see a movie version. I picked this one largely because of the reputation of Masterpiece Theater. In this case, that was a mistake. I understand that a 600-page book into a two hour movie without losing some of the book. That was another part of what motivated my choice--this was six hours.
Unfortunately, the first two hours was spent "explaining" the background (which comes much later in the novel) and ... Read More
Rating:  - Interesting Version Of A Classic Story, But Ultimately A Mixed Bag Of A Mini-Series.
When I first heard of this mini-series, my first thought was, "Why another film version of this story?" Then, I realized, upon seeing a scene from this series on YouTube, that this was probably the first version to include Rose Maylie, a character often cut from movie & TV versions of the story (I'd grown up seeing the 1968 musical "Oliver!," which is a classic, and had also seen the Disney made-for-TV version) and wonderedhow the filmmakers had handled her character in this version. Upon learning ... Read More
Rating: - Shame its been cut.
This is the one of the best Oliver Twist adaptions I've seen. Shame Masterpiece Theater had to ruin it.
People should be aware (I wasn't) that this version is 36 minutes shorter than the one shown on the BBC in the UK and the CBC in Canada. I don't know why American versions of British shows always have great chunks chopped out but it's very annoying as it disrupts the storyline.
Rating:  - Oliver Twist
Another great Masterpiece Theatre production, along with a prequel not written by Dickens, but it could have been; it's that good!
Rating:  - Major Disappointment
Those purchasing this production and expecting to experience the classic tale of Oliver Twist are in for a major disappointment. The story line was altered to such a degree, I felt that it degraded a great classic. Several important characters in the novel are completely omitted, while several minor characters are completely changed or are given key importance in the story line. While viewing this DVD I couldn't comprehend the reasoning behind this other than it being an indication that the screenwriter ... Read More
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